Daniel used his Eye of Insight to scan the newly appeared Elemental Daniel.
The other’s body was imbued with Faer’s understanding of the elements, but it was clear that he had not consumed Faer. Instead, it seemed more like they had come to some form of cooperation. Elemental Daniel appeared to want to step onto the Third Pantheon, but he had not yet suppressed his inner god.
Once everyone had arrived, Soul Daniel was the first to speak. His gaze slowly swept across every "Daniel" present, finally settling with precision on the main Daniel.
"Everyone, now that we’re all gathered here, let me provide a simple introduction."
"This Daniel is the first and, so far, the only one among us who has fully consumed his inner god."
His voice was calm, but it resonated powerfully in the mental worlds of the other Danials.
"In other words," Soul Daniel continued, "the power he now wields has far surpassed any of us. He is, without a doubt, the strongest among us all."
As his words echoed, the entire Infinite Divine Temple fell into an oppressive silence.
The stillness was abruptly shattered by a sharp, dismissive laugh.
Elemental Daniel’s gaze was filled with disdain as he looked in Daniel’s direction. Slowly raising his hand, an array of elements released a cryptic energy.
"Just him? How could that be?" Elemental Daniel sneered. "Before absolute elements, his power is actually quite ordinary. At least, I won’t admit that his power is the strongest among us!"
At the same time, Time Daniel also showed significant skepticism. His doubts, however, were more subtle, lacking the directness of Elemental Daniel’s challenge. Nevertheless, it was clear that the others did not believe Daniel’s strength was as great as Soul Daniel suggested.
Faced with this situation, Daniel did not speak. He understood himself well enough. If he didn’t demonstrate his strength, there was no way to convince these different versions of himself from other world lines.
With that thought in mind, Daniel slowly raised his hand. An invisible aura, silent yet inexorable, began to spread from his body.
This wasn’t a violent surge of energy, nor was it an immediate mental pressure. It was something rooted in the very essence of existence itself—an absolute, irreversible "end."
[Unique Infinity]!
The ethereal light and shadow of the Infinite Divine Temple, which were formed entirely from pure thought, suddenly seemed to be compressed by an irresistible force. The walls of the temple began to show visible cracks, like a spiderweb, spreading across the structure.
The cracks were not physical. They appeared more like the collapse of laws, a manifestation of this breakdown on a mental plane.
The other Danials instantly turned pale. They clearly felt their divine power, their authority, and even their very existence being ruthlessly suppressed by this intangible aura.
It was the sensation of being utterly negated by a higher-dimensional logic.
At the same time, the wild elements surrounding Elemental Daniel suddenly became subdued, as if doused with an ice-cold void, dimming into nothingness.
Even the Time Stream surrounding Time Daniel began to show signs of disruption. The sadness in his eyes was abruptly replaced with astonishment.
At this moment, they finally understood what Soul Daniel had meant by "the strongest."
Daniel slowly withdrew that aura and glanced at the other Danials.
Their breathing had become heavier. In that moment, their gazes toward Daniel had completely shifted—from initial scrutiny and skepticism to deep wariness, mixed with an unmistakable sense of awe.
"Now, we can have a proper discussion," Daniel spoke again, his voice steady.
"How is Kartora in your world lines?"
The question caused the previously eased atmosphere to turn heavy once more. An invisible sorrow spread through the Divine Temple.
"She’s trapped in the Exile."
"I couldn’t stop it in time."
"I tried to save her, but failed."
Even Elemental Daniel and Soul Daniel, when faced with the issue of Kartora, displayed strong frustration and regret.
After all, no matter which world line it was, Kartora had always found herself in danger due to her efforts to protect Daniel.
Every "Daniel" had watched helplessly as the Kartora they cherished was mercilessly dragged into the Exile.
Daniel’s gaze swept over their anguished faces. After a brief silence, he spoke again.
"In my world line, Kartora is also trapped in the Exile."
"My goal is to save her."
"I need your help. In exchange, I will assist you in rescuing your own Kartora."
With that, his eyes turned toward Time Daniel, who had remained silent thus far.
The time fragments swirling around Time Daniel seemed dimmer at that moment. His face still carried a blend of affection and sorrow.
"Your situation is special. She has already fused with you."
"So, you don’t have to participate in this mission."
Time Daniel trembled slightly upon hearing these words. Slowly, he raised his head, and a glimmer of determination appeared in his eyes.
"No."
"I’ve already lost her once. I can’t stand by and watch as another version of me lets it happen again."
He spread his palm, and the faint yet eternal time rune in his hand seemed to affirm his resolve.
"Any Kartora deserves to be saved."
"So count me in."
Daniel looked at him in silence for a moment. Then, he gave a soft nod.
The five pairs of eyes met in the Infinite Divine Temple.
In their gazes, there was an unprecedented level of certainty and mutual understanding.
At this moment, an alliance, one that spanned across countless world lines, united under the banner of saving Kartora, was officially forged.
Godfall Battlefield.
Daniel’s figure reappeared out of nowhere in the same spot.
He slowly opened his eyes and then turned toward Mist.
Although it seemed as if much time had passed, for Mist, it had only been a brief moment.
"I’m ready. Let’s go save Kartora now!" Daniel declared.
Upon hearing his words, a wide grin spread across Mist’s face.
Just then, one, two, three...
Four figures began to materialize in the void, each possessing a similar outline to Daniel but radiating vastly different auras.
They didn’t simply appear from thin air. Instead, they gradually solidified from hazy, ethereal shadows.
Seeing this, the gods who had been observing from a distance were completely stunned.
Faer’s eyes widened. His mouth opened in shock, but no words came out. The expression on his face was one of unprecedented amazement.
"What... what’s going on?"
"Why... why are there so many Daniels?"